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Friday, 29 May 2009

The Big Reveal!

After what seems an age. I am in print and I have now received my complimentary copies of Quilting Arts .Thats not a complaint but it seems such a long time since I was contacted by Pokey Bolton with a view to writing an article....out of the blue.How exciting.She phoned me!!!!

Thats me in the middle of the cover..retro inspired.

I made some new pieces for the article based on pieces I had already done.

They came home today after a trip across the world to places I have never been and will probably never go.

Its so exciting.

Its only me.

And my sewing machine.

And the contents of my little brain spilled out into stitch.

I wish I could be cool and blasé (can put the accent in now. Thanks Kitty!!)........but its just not me.

84 comments:

Hi Jackie -I've been away and have so much catching up to do on your blog, but had to pop in quickly and say a big "CONGRATULATIONS" !!! It may be just you, your machine and the contents of your brain, but it all combines perfectly to the delight of us all who follow your blog and have had the pleasure of seeing your work firsthand.Bravo, well deserved.:-)Shelly

Hey, you can be an insufferable show off any time you like because you have every reason to be proud! Now I can't wait for my copy to come so I can be an insufferable show off too and show everybody I know the article and also show them my wonderful piece of real-live art I have from you!!

Go ahead and boast all you like - well done! They look really lovely in print! I will look forward to getting my next QA - it always takes a while to get here after it is published in the US, but this time I shall be more impatient than usual.

Oh, such lovely work, you show off!! Go on, you deserve it!! Show off some more, I don't care.....Do you order that mag? If so, can you give me the details and I'll get my son to get one for me ( I know someone who wrote an article in here, don't you know!!)ps. not to be recommended, but your lovely brooches wash well in 30 degrees still attached to dress, of course.... (After Dubai trip, I stuffed everything in washing mashine, not thinking!)Take carex

Congratulations, Jackie! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy! The publishing process from start to finish does seem to take a crazy long time, but it is so worth it. Looking at your work, I realize that it would make for a great book... there isn't anything else like it out there. Have you ever thought of sending in a query to any art/craft book publishers? I think you would be a hit!

I wouldn't be cool and blase - I'd get the Town Crier out! Well done and congratulations. Can't wait to see my copy of Quilting Arts. Maybe it'll come this week. You mustn't belittle your work, it is so highly thought of, quite unique and just looking at it brings a glow of pleasure.

Don't hide that light under any bushes..your work is fabulous.. and refreshingly original!!Thanks so much for your visit... glad the formica stirred up memories for you..Comforting to know that I am not the only worrier... my other half tells me I could worry for England... and I do!!Love your profile.... much in common.The cottage we stayed at in Lavenham is one of Grove Cottages.. a gorgeous collection of period houses in Suffolk... http://www.grove-cottages.co.ukDo let me know if you stay in one... ours was absolutely perfect..Nice to have met you Michele

Belated congratulations lovely and talented Jackie! You are so talented and I am so pleased you are getting more recognition for your work.Your art is truly outstanding (and you seem like a beautiful person too).Big hug from me!Dot x

I saw your article in the new Quilting Arts magazine and I am in LOVE with your work! I am not expecting such exquisite results but I am so inspired to try your techniques. Love the colors, love the stitching, love everything about it...just beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

My copy arrived today and I can't wait to read your article - well done. By the way your colours are stunning - no need for us to 'find more restful' blogs (although they are lovely too) !!!!! I especially love your blues/greens and purples!!

What a lot we are! Thank you one and all.

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I am an embroiderer from a village in Lancashire. I love to work with silk fibres and velvet, and I especially love machine-embroidery.I acheived a Highly Commended award in the Medals for Excellence for my City & Guilds Part 2 in 1997. My work has been exhibited mainly in galleries in the North of England, and Ireland. This piece is inspired by Byzantine Art and was exhibited at the Bankfield Museum in Halifax in the Embroiderers Guild Exhibition 'The Riches of Stitches' where it received a commendation from the judges.

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